Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1.4
General Information
Revision date
2018-06-22
Product name
Para-Pak Zn-PVA Fixative
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fixative
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Meridian Bioscience, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage Causes damage to organs Highly flammable liquid and vapor Appearance No information available Physical state Liquid Odor No information available Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Toxic to aquatic life Unknown acute toxicity 100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity 53 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity 90.5 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity 97.2 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (gas) 100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (vapor) 65.5 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (dust/mist)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 2 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable